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Unleashed Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo takes track record at Spa-Francorchamps

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Jani achieved a top speed of 359 km/h (223 mph) and an average speed of 245.61 mph) on his record lap that he started at 10:23 hrs. On top came developments that were prepared for the 2018 WEC but never raced after the end of 2017 withdrawal. The record lap at Spa was the first appearance on the 919 Tribute Tour.

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Lotus unveils $2M electric hypercar Evija (Type 130); 2,000 PS, 1,700 Nm

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Target 0-62 mph (0-100km/h) is less than three seconds, with a top speed of more than 200 mph (320 km/h) and a targeted range of 250 miles (400 km). It’s a figure set in tribute to the car’s project code, Type 130. The Evija is the first hypercar from Lotus, and the company’s first model with an electrified powertrain.

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